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FY59 YTK

2009 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,095 mi
Last recorded128,095 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Mercedes-benz C79,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY59 YTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2026 128,095 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 118,684 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 102,735 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 94,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear and offside rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front and nearside front corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished/cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer sidelamp bulb (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 85,411 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 77,883 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside front, nearside front and nearside rear brake hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to offside front, nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,057 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at offside front inner wheel arch corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes above rear subframe corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 63,851 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm now (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 53,256 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 41,819 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH ! Front tyres 1mm on all edges and 4mm over 3/4 of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Tyre size 205/55 VR16 Conti

Pass 5 Jan 2016 30,729 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 15,717 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 8,779 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 7,289 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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FY59 YTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY59 YTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY59 YTK registered?

FY59 YTK is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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